BREAST CANCER AWARENESS PROGRAMME

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual observance held in the month of October. As a part of it, the PG department of Home Science in collaboration with Aster Mother Hospital, Areekode conducted a cancer awareness programme on 19th October 2022 at the college auditorium in order to raise awareness about breast cancer among the students, staff and local people. Dr. Shimili Jas, Gynecologist and Dr Malik, Consultant Oncologist of Aster Mother Hospital, delivered sessions on cancer, its symptoms, diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Ms. Arya, Dietician of Aster Mother Hospital, explained the role of food and other lifestyle factors in cancer prevention. The interaction with the experts helped to clarify the doubts and reaffirm the part of prevention and early detection in fighting cancer. The postgraduate students of the department arranged an exhibition on cancer and its prevention. A medical camp was also held to check the blood sugar and BP of the interested participants. Dr N V Fatimathu Zuhara, Assistant Professor in Home Science and Mrs. Hasna Abdussalam, III semester M Sc Home Science (Nutrition & Dietetics) were the coordinators of the programme.